Chip Mill Operator

Enviva • Epes, AL

3d

About The Position

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for the safe, continuous operation of the chip mill, including operating and monitoring equipment, setting up and cleaning machinery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring consistent process operation. The role includes work in an outdoor environment and requires adherence to safety rules and regulations. Internal company certification is required. This position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

• Internal company certification is required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficiency in mathematics and measurement.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with little to no supervision.
• Ability and willingness to adhere strictly to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including occasional temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces up to 50 feet occasionally during each shift.
• Ability to occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to operate heavy material-moving equipment, including extended periods of sitting and operating levers with both hands while seated for long periods.
• Ability to occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, and to walk, climb, stoop, stand, bend, squat, and lift items above shoulder height.
• Willingness and ability to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other applicable standards, including qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience operating heavy equipment in a similar industry.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned chipping-process equipment, including knuckle booms, front-end loaders, grapple loaders, and bulldozers.
• Troubleshoot and operate woodyard equipment, including the debarker, chipper, bark hog, chains, and conveyance systems.
• Use computers and HMI screens to monitor and correct operational values to support smooth, consistent chip mill operation.
• Perform daily checks and preventive maintenance on woodyard equipment and machinery.
• Inspect equipment and perform basic maintenance to keep it clean and in good working order.
• Maintain, replace, and repair chipper components as needed, including clamps, holders, wear segments, and knives.
• Maintain required paperwork.
• Perform or coordinate housekeeping to meet and upload the company standard.
• Escalate issues promptly for resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed